Tuesday, March 1, 2022

  Tuesday, March 1, 2022


  • In celebration of Women's History Month by Victor C.


    Born in 1951, Miriam Esther Jimenez Roman was born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. As a teenager, Jimenez fell in love with poetry, and found comfort in reading. Her mother was a healthcare worker and a factory worker, and her father was a factory worker after serving in the US Army private. The family migrated to East Harlem, NY in 1952. After relocating back to PR in the late 1970’s. Miriam co-founded the feminists collective named Encuentro de Mujeres. Her experiences as a Black Puerto Rican inserted her directly into the fight to accept Afro Latinidad. Influenced by the Civil Rights, Black Power, and Nuyorican movements, Jimenez began publishing works that criticized racial democracy, Taino revivalism, blanqueamiento, and the US census. From 1983 to 1987, Jimenz began joining activist movements, speaking at conferences, and writing books on the importance of accepting Afro-Latinidad in this fight for equality. She taught innovative courses on Afro-Latinidad at Brown, Columbia, and New York University. In 2005, she co-founded the “Afro-Latin@” project. Her critically acclaimed book The Afro Latin@ Reader: History and Culture in the United States, won the 2011 American Book award. Miriam E. Jimenez unfortunately passed away on August 6, 2020.    
  • Do you want to brainstorm ways we can support Ukrainian resistance?  Do you want to learn more about the rich and vibrant culture of Ukraine outside of the current conflict?  Come to Russian Language club, every Tuesday from 3:35-4:55 in Room 151.  

  • Need help or guidance with your course registration? Counselors would love to help you! Please find us in room 162 during all lunch blocks this week and in room 144 during all plus blocks this week. We ask you please come to one of these sessions instead of emailing your questions this week. The final day for course registration is this Friday.  Don't delay, register today!!
  • Are you looking for something to do this summer? Are you seeking a job or wanting to volunteer? Check out the Guidance Office Opportunities Page! It has listings for a huge variety of opportunities for students.
  • Are you interested in Hip Hop dance? Sign up for a class next year here at ARHS! We're offering two new classes focused on Hip Hop Dance and Culture - no experience necessary.

    Hip Hop Culture was born in Black and Latinx communities in the 1970's, and centers on the 5 elements: Breakin', MCing, DJing, Graffiti, and Knowledge of Self. Its dances are all about joy, liberation, individuality, and youth leadership.

    For more information, talk to Remy in the Dance Studio in the front hallway, email fernandezobrienr@arps.org, or check out the vibe at Dance Club on Wednesdays at 3:50.